Explainer: How COVID-19 can damage the brain

Explainer: How COVID-19 can damage the brain

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11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the neurological complications experienced by one-third of COVID-19 patients, as reported by Northwestern Medicine. It explores two mechanisms: the virus crossing the blood-brain barrier and inflammation in brain barrier cells. Studies show even mild COVID-19 cases can lead to cognitive decline and brain shrinkage.

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What findings were reported about brain barrier cells of the choroid plexus in relation to COVID-19?

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What evidence was found in people with mild COVID-19 infections regarding cognitive decline?

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